(Oh, my name is Karen Russell.) Hmmm, how do I fill up a whole “about me” page? I love photography. I fell in love with it when I was seven years old after finding a hopechest full of B&W photos at my Grandma’s house. I got my first camera in the fourth grade and I’ve had one ever since. I have a degree in Dental Hygiene (which certainly didn’t prepare me much for my current career) and haven’t really pursued a career as a professional photographer because quite honestly, all I want to do is take pictures of my own family and all the little stuff that makes up our everyday lives. And I could talk for days on end about photography if given the chance, which is precisely why I teach photography classes. What else? I am a big fan of God. I’m a scrapbooker and a lousy cook. I dream of playing the piano and being an Olympic gymnast. (Admittedly, I might have to give up that last dream.) And someday, I want to drive an old, blue 49’ Ford. And, I’ve got a crazy, little blended-family of six; Josh and our four kiddos, Ross, Cole, Courtney and Annie. They’re why I take pictures. { click here to register }